THE CATHOLIC LAYMAN - MARCH, 1964 - VOL.LXXVI, NO.3 - G00D READING FOR LENT

Oct 13, 2026

Upload by jayni

March, 1964 issue of The Catholic Layman presenting Catholic viewpoints and curated reading for Lent. Features include book-and-prayer related content such as “The Living Religion,” “That Man Is You,” “A Heart To Know Thee,” and “How To Pray,” plus discussion items on responsibility and world poverty. Sections also list articles and departments, readers’ replies, and suggestions for Lenten reading, alongside publication credits and editorial/business office information.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

FormatPDF

Pages68

Reading Time1 h 45 min

AccessFree to download

ARTICLES

Suggestions for Lenten Reading

The Knights These Days at St. Patrick's Purgatory

A New Look at Adoption

No Man, No Money, No Future?

Catechism: Kitchen to Classroom

We Made Friends of Our Neighbors

DEPARTMENTS

Inside Information on Entertainment

'I'd Like to Know'

Readers Reply

THE CATHOLICmaI ·At St.Patrick's Purgatory ● Catechism:Kitchen to Classroom ·No Main,No Money,No Future? MARCH 1964354 IMMACULATA LIBRA16661 GREENLAWNTHE KNIGHTS THESE DAYSLuke E.Hart answers questions about the Knights of Columbus f一疗十. n1Dt1 h一Z门LCt.*tf-5 s-f7TAA1 12 _-O013C y-IfCA是点以864 G00D READINGFOR LENT # The Living Religion Jean Vieujean. An enlightening dis-course on the meaning of human life andthe totality of the human person in re-lation to sincerity,maturity,the call ofGod,and the Christian commitment.NEWMAN $4.50 That Man Is YouLouis Evely.In the manner of the Ser-mon on the Mount,Father Evely,a youngPRESS Belgian priest,retells the message ofChrist with intuitive brilliance. $4.50 Westminster,Maryland # A Heart To Know Thee E.J.Cuskelly,M.S.C.A practical summaof the spiritual life which successfully em-bodies sound theology with languagethat can be easily understood.$5.50 # How To Pray Madeleine Danielou. A collection ofprayers that were taught to orphanedschoolgirls during the Second World Warto help teach them love.$2.50 Christian Responsibilityand World Poverty Edited by Arthur McCormack.An out-standing symposium which considers themany aspects of the problem of worldpoverty."...the standard of discussionin this book is far above what we are ac-customed to..."-Blackfriars$6.50 Wherever good books are sold MARCH,1964—VOL.LXXVI,NO.3 # ARTICLES The Knights These Days At St.Patrick'sPurgatoryA New Look at Adoption No Man,No Money,No Future?Catechism:Kitchen toClassroomWe Made Friends of Our Neighbors # DEPARTMENTS Suggestions for Lenten Reading 25 Virginia KendallInside Information on Entertainment36Grace Rooney'd Like to Know61Readers Reply63 CREDITS:Page 13,Reni Photos;page 15,Irish Tourist Photo;page 28,Edward Judice. EDITORIAL 0FFICE:401 West 59th Street,New York,N.Y.,10019;Phone:Area Code 212;Co5-4028 BUSINESS OFFICE:Glen Rock,N.J.;Phone:Area Code 201;652-4600 CHANGE OF ADDRESS:Notify your postmaster and THE CATHOLIC LAYMAN,Glen Rock,N.J.,sixweeks before change is to take place.Include both old and new address,and mailing label fromrecent issue. THE CATHOLIC LAYMAN,published monthly;copyright,1964,by The Missionary Society of St.Paul the Apostle in the State of New York.Second class postage paid at Glen Rock,N.J.,andat additional mailing office.Rates U.S.and_Canada 1 year,$4.00;2 years,$7.00;3 years,$10.00;35c a copy;add $1.00 per year for Foreign. 5LukeE.Hart15PeggyMcCarthy28 Alfred K.Allan 38 William B.Faherty,S.J.44Mother MarieAimee Carey52 Eileen Ronan Guest EditorialI 2 Sister Perpetua Marie,O.P.Inside Information:U.S.22 publisherPAULIST PRESSeditorialDORIS BALDWINexecutive managerALVIN A.ILLIGcirculationJOHN GALLAGHERbusiness managerEDWIN R.LAMPEart directorCLAUDE F.PONSOT VITALIZE YOUR READING! by SISTER PERPETUA MARI,O.P. Reading fulfils certain functions that are important in our lives.Themore we read the more information we acquire.The more efficiently weread,the more ground we cover in any area.If we read selectively,we willhave time to read magazines,novels,biographies and other informativematerials in addition to our daily newspaper. All men are social beings and want recognition and approval;readingoffers you an important avenue for obtaining these goals.The more knowl-edge you have about different subjects,the more interesting a person youwill become.Your company will be more of an asset to any group becauseof the contributions you can make. Great personal rewards accrue from extensive,well-chosen reading:you can obtain not only self-knowledge but knowledge and an appreciationof other people and other places.In addition you can gain a better under-standing of history and current events. Can you enjoy reading for recreation?Perhaps no other leisure ac-tivity offers so great an opportunity for real pleasure,such tremendoussatisfaction.Through books you can “participate”in almost any outstand-ing event of

FAQs

What reading theme does the March 1964 issue emphasize?

It emphasizes Lenten reading, promoting books and spiritual materials suited for Lent and reflection.

Which book collections or prayer content are highlighted in the issue?

The issue highlights works such as The Living Religion, That Man Is You, A Heart To Know Thee, and a collection titled How To Pray, along with spiritual reading suggestions.

What does the issue suggest for improving reading effectiveness?

It recommends reading selectively and purposefully, considering physical capability and reading speed, improving comprehension, and exploring diverse fields including theology, religion, and history.

Oct 13, 2026

Upload by jayni